Prime Person Knowledge Requirements

Verified from official sources
Version 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026

In plain language

The person nominated as the prime person must thoroughly understand your company's exposition (operations manual) as well as New Zealand's drone rules (Part 101 and 102).

Requirement as structured

CAA NZ requires the prime person candidate to possess in-depth knowledge of their company's exposition and a good working knowledge of Part 101 and 102 rules, transport instruments, and advisory circulars.

Original regulatory text

The candidate must have an in-depth knowledge of their company’s exposition, and a good working knowledge of the Part 101 and 102 rules, transport instruments and advisory circulars.

Applies when

operation
Part 102